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Julian Carleton - I'm not just another George
Julian Carleton went on the rampage at the building site of Frank Lloyd Wright's home, Taliesin, in Spring Green, Wisconsin. His employer is known far and wide, but other than the newspaper report of the heinous crimes Julian committed, nothing is known of him. Cook-Wilson has created an account of his life in which he has been placed in situations which do not serve to excuse his actions, but perhaps explain his motivation.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 21, 2011
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June 15, 2014
Julian Carlton will always be remembered as the man who murdered seven people at the home of Frank Lloyd Wright. No one really knows what happened to make him snap, that hot August day at Taliesin. This beautifully written book delves into Julian's life, fleshing out the man who committed this heinous act.
Little is known about Julian, but Cook-Wilson has researched his life and has woven this fascinating speculation, examining the underlying reasons for his seemingly sudden break. As she says, there are reasons for a man to be driven to kill. Cook-Wilson makes no excuses for Julian, but one can see his life through her words. He can be seen as more than a monster, and more like the man whose life path brought him to this place.
Five Enthusiastic Golden Acorns
© 2014 Dellani Oakes
Little is known about Julian, but Cook-Wilson has researched his life and has woven this fascinating speculation, examining the underlying reasons for his seemingly sudden break. As she says, there are reasons for a man to be driven to kill. Cook-Wilson makes no excuses for Julian, but one can see his life through her words. He can be seen as more than a monster, and more like the man whose life path brought him to this place.
Five Enthusiastic Golden Acorns
© 2014 Dellani Oakes
June 20, 2014
Some authors are good writers, but don't have much of a story to tell. Some authors are good story tellers, but are poor writers. This autho has taken an interesting story and told it beautifully. I enjoyed reading this book very much. It reminded me a little of Atlas Shrugged. But whereas Atlas Shrugged was pure fiction, this book was based on a real historical event. I had never heard of Julian Carelton. I enjoyed learning about him and about the history of the islands. I highly recommend this book, especially if you enoy historical fiction. It rivals anything written by Eugena Price.
September 2, 2016
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I really enjoyed this book. I liked all the different locations that the story took place in. I learned a lot about these places. It was a fascinating account of a man's decent into insanity.
I really enjoyed this book. I liked all the different locations that the story took place in. I learned a lot about these places. It was a fascinating account of a man's decent into insanity.
November 17, 2013
Probably the best historical fiction I have read. It rivals anything written by Eugena Price. This is one of the best indie autors I have found.
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